2010 Michel Gros Chambolle-Musigny

From 4 different vineyards - two-thirds of it is from Les Argillières, a lieu-dit that directly abuts Musigny on its northern border. Here the wood is a bit more evident though the liqueur-like black cherry fruit nose is sufficiently ripe and expressive that it stands up to it though it adds nothing of real interest. The extremely rich and round flavors are quite suave and mouth coating while culminating in a distinctly structured and thus very firm finish. This is a relatively big villages, particularly for a Chambolle and while this is definitely robust and impressively concentrated, it’s not especially refined. Still, it will age and should make for a delicious and satisfying bottle in time. 2020+. 88-90 points

High toned and more upright aroma, notes of raspberry and flowers. Lighter onto the palate than the Vosne-Romanee, it skips bright and graceful. Some tingling minerality here. Red and vivid fruit. The fine tannins sit neatly in the palate. It races on the finish, pure and quivering. Lovely finish and excellent typicité. Another very good village wine. Score 16.5 From 2014/5.